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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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